Shashwat to join Jr NTR’s Dragon as music composer

NewsentertainmenthindibollywoodAfter 'Dhurandhar', Shashwat Sachdev to join Jr NTR’s ‘Dragon’ as music composer: Reports After 'Dhurandhar', Shashwat Sachdev to join Jr NTR’s ‘Dragon’ as music composer: Reports TOI Entertainment Desk / etimes.in / Nov 03, 2026, 09:54 IST Following the nationwide success of the 'Dhurandhar' franchise, composer Shashwat Sachdev is reportedly being considered for Jr NTR’s upcoming Telugu film 'Dragon', to be directed by Prashanth Neel.

This would be his second major project in Telugu cinema. However, it must be noted that the makers have not confirmed anything yet.On a related note, producer Abhishek Agarwal, who is launching Sachdev in Tollywood with 'The India House', has praised his work and hopes to see him compose for more Telugu films.Producer Abhishek Agarwal on Shashwat Sachdev composing for 'Dragon' Asked about the possibility of Sachdev scoring 'Dragon', Abhishek told Deccan Chronicle, “I don’t know much about it, but I wish he does more Telugu films and raises the bar of Telugu cinema.

I will have that credit, and I am quite happy to work with such a talented musician, who has now become an international star.” Watch Jr NTR's Rs 500 crore lifestyle, luxury cars and Dragon frenzy grab internet attention The producer also talked about Sachdev’s contribution to 'The India House', which features Nikhil Siddhartha and Sai Manjrekar.

The composer has reportedly made four songs for the period saga, each with its own musical style. “He has delivered four chartbusters. We have already shot three songs, and each of them is different and refreshing for our period saga,” Abhishek said.Shashwat Sachdev’s music behind Dhurandhar’s Rs 300 crore music business The music of the 'Dhurandhar' franchise has reportedly powered a Rs 300-crore music business, with Sachdev at the centre of it.

Abhishek revealed that their association is new, even though he has been familiar with the composer’s talent for a long time. “I have known him even before Dhurandhar, but I got the opportunity to work with him only now.

Of course, he has rocked with Dhurandhar. From hits like Mann Atkeya to the Dhurandhar title track, everyone had at least one song they could jam across the two albums,” he said.'Dhurandhar' box office collection and OTT release According to the reports, 'Dhurandhar' made roughly Rs 1,350 crore at the box office, and its sequel brought in around Rs 1,850 crore.

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